SOCIAL SCIENCES
Gray, Judy Silverstein

The U.S. Coast Guard and Military Careers

(4) 4-6 U.S. Armed Forces and Military Careers series. The book begins with a description of a Coast Guard rescue operation after Hurricane Katrina. A history of the Coast Guard follows, including details about major wars. The author also discusses what one must do to become a guardsman and opportunities for those who enlist. Numerous photographs and sidebars help enliven the dense text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

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